Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CERTECH INC., 1 PARK PLACE WEST, WOOD RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07075
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
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Final narrative
A kiln cart struck an employee, breaking the employee's tibia and fibula bones when the employee's leg got caught between the moving cart and a stationary object. The employee was hospitalized and received emergency surgery.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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